How do you pronounce "overlooked"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊkt/ (OHV-ur-luukt). In British English: /ˌəʊvəlˈʊkt/ (ohv-uhl-UUKT). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊkt/ (OHV-ur-luukt). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəlˈʊkt/ (ohv-uhl-UUKT).

Is "overlooked" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊkt/ (OHV-ur-luukt), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəlˈʊkt/ (ohv-uhl-UUKT).

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/ˈoʊvɝˌlʊkt/

OHV-ur-luukt

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvover·ɝloo·lʊktked

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